Historic Renovation with Modern Amenities

Refresh, Revive and Reset

Vintage Details in Every Room

Contemporary Comforts

Nature Surrounds and Abounds

Award-winning Restaurant

In the Heart of Hot Springs

Welcome to The Waters Hotel

Nestled in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, The Waters is the perfect accommodation for your exploration of everything this beautiful area offers. A multimillion-dollar historic renovation of a revered building on Bathouse Row has yielded a boutique hotel with vintage details and up-to-date comforts and amenities.

Each of the 62 rooms are unique and true to the building’s history. They are filled with art and products from local artists and companies to further immerse guests in the flavor and charm of Hot Springs.

The hotel features a full-service restaurant and a lounge, The Avenue, which offers southern artisan- style cuisine using locally-sourced food. A small sundry shop and the Blushed Beauty Boutique are onsite to enhance your experience for the ultimate in convenience.

Outside our front door is Bathouse Row, known far and wide for the healing and relaxing powers of its hot mineral spring waters. Learn about the storied past of this spa town then visit the Quapaw Bathouse to enjoy a wonderful spa experience.

You’ll find plenty of opportunities to connect with nature on the nearby lakes and hiking trails, or hit the greens at for a game of golf.

Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, you’ll be sure to enjoy your stay in Hot Springs at this luxurious boutique hotel. Our friendly staff is here to help you in any way we can.

Luxury Rooms

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King Room with City View

Bathouse Row is even more beautiful when viewed from one of the many windows in our City View rooms which overlook Central Avenue and the Hot Springs National Park. Each has a luxurious king-sized bed.

You’ll find luxury appoints and plenty of room in our king accommodations. Unique architectural details – brick walls or original wooden floors – vary with each room. Maximum of two guests. The Waters is a non-smoking building.

Our queen accommodations offer two queen-size beds with luxury mattresses and linens. The architectural details vary with each room, but all are non-smoking and offer a variety of locally-sourced artwork and complimentary products.

This ADA compliant guest room features a king-sized bed along with all of the amenities and appointments found in every room. The bathroom is configured differently to accommodate the ADA compliant shower/tub, bath handgrips, and other necessities.

Amenities

Besides the comforts and joy provided by this newly renovated boutique hotel, the No. 1 amenity is the prime location on Bathouse Row in the heart of downtown Hot Springs.

You can walk to many downtown sightseeing and outdoor activities – in fact, one prime hiking trailhead can be found at our back door while the Hot Springs National Park trails are just across the street!

Relax, refresh and recharge at the Quapaw Spa. The Waters offers several packages and discounts to all of this full-service spa’s offerings. Check our website or just ask our concierge team for suggestions and bookings.

We also have many local experiences right inside The Waters! Click here to read more about the amenities inside The Waters.

Packages

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Oaklawn Package

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Enjoy Oaklawn Racing in style at The Waters. Request our Oaklawn Package and you will receive a King/Double room, $100 gift certificate to The Avenue – our sophisticated and award-winning restaurant -- transportation to and from Oaklawn, and a $50 voucher to be used in Oaklawn’s Gaming Facility. Also enjoy the relaxing spas and the national park.

Look no further than The Waters for your honeymoon destination. A boutique hotel with first-class amenities in a beautiful setting, The Waters team has a plan to make your honeymoon extra special. Our concierge team can suggest other at cost additions to make your stay memorable and unique.

If you love nature, but want to experience it in luxury, The Waters is the place for you. Hot Springs National Park trails begin at our back door and across the street. Plus, there are other national and private parks within a 30-minute drive which offer beautiful views, all forms of individual group and personal boating.

Relax, refresh and catch up with your friends with a spa getaway to Hot Springs. Relax at the luxurious Quapaw Baths & Spa just across the street from The Waters with the spa service of your choice. Refresh in the great Ouachita Mountains on the trails or on the lakes. We can arrange a variety of outdoor activities.

Visitor Experiences

Wonderful Stay - Beautiful Place

I loved the historic feel of the building with the added plus of luxury accommodation. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable. The staff was helpful, informative, and super friendly. All around, we had a wonderful three night stay here.

Best Hotel in Hot Springs

Everything was very new and clean. Beds were wonderful! Breakfast was simple with muffins and danishes, but they were delicious with tasty coffee. Staff were more than helpful and I have already sent friends here.

Relaxing Stay

The Staff was super! They actually seemed very Happy to have you there! The rooms were just gorgous in what seemed like a step back in time! I Loved it and am really looking forward to visiting again!

Upcoming Events

Every January through April, the world is watching the young thoroughbreds at Oaklawn Racing and Gaming. Since 1905, this has been the place to be for an early look at the cream of the crop as the Arkansas Derby is a prelude to the Triple Crown races. Let The Waters be your home base. We have special rates and concierge services to help arrange other activities while you’re here.

Irish eyes are always smiling in Hot Springs, but especially on St. Patrick’s Day. Home to the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, you can watch all of the festivities from the lobby and restaurant on our ground floor or from one of the rooms with a street side view.

The Ouachita mountains of Arkansas offer some of the most scenic vistas in the world especially in Autumn when leaves turn to reds, golds and purples. Take a scenic drive or hike one of the many trails in and around Hot Springs – some are just steps outside our doors. We can also arrange boating or kayaking at one of the nearby lakes.

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Our Services

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

The Waters hotel offers a small secure conference room that is perfect for Board of Directors meetings, team strategy and planning meetings as well as private dinner parties. This room can easily hold up to 12 to 15 people.

Fitness Room

The Waters Hotel is happy to offer a 24 hour fitness room for all of our overnight guests. All of our equipment is state of the art equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, and more!

Concierge

If you’re interested in booking your spa services in advance, please contact one of our staff members. With so much to do and enjoy in Hot Springs—hiking, golf, boating, racing, special concerts and events—our team can accommodate your requests or make suggestions.

The Avenue Restaurant

Call (501) 625-3850 for Reservations!

The Avenue—a southern artisan-style restaurant led by award-winning chef and Le Cordon Bleu alumnus Casey Copeland—has a window-front onto Central Avenue. It is the place to enjoy a great meal and watch the world walk by.

Already garnering glowing reviews, The Avenue is growing in renown and reputation as a casual restaurant with an upscale cuisine. Focusing on locally sourced foods, there are a wide variety of appetizers, small plates, entrees and shareables. A full bar provides beautifully rendered cocktails, craft beer and quality wines. On Sundays, the focus is on brunch with a special menu that holds something for everyone.